Caerus Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 3,852 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock, valued at approximately $908,000.
Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in FDX. BHK Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in FedEx by 1.4% during the third quarter. BHK Investment Advisors LLC now owns 3,074 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $725,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the period. Probity Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of FedEx by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter. Probity Advisors Inc. now owns 1,981 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $467,000 after buying an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of FedEx by 0.5% during the 3rd quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 7,884 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $1,859,000 after buying an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Joel Isaacson & Co. LLC boosted its holdings in shares of FedEx by 1.7% during the 3rd quarter. Joel Isaacson & Co. LLC now owns 2,617 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock worth $617,000 after buying an additional 44 shares during the period. Finally, Triglav Investments D.O.O. grew its stake in FedEx by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Triglav Investments D.O.O. now owns 5,704 shares of the shipping service provider’s stock valued at $1,344,000 after buying an additional 44 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 84.47% of the company’s stock.
FedEx Stock Performance
Shares of NYSE:FDX opened at $354.53 on Wednesday. FedEx Corporation has a 12-month low of $194.29 and a 12-month high of $392.86. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $348.53 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $289.06. The firm has a market cap of $83.36 billion, a PE ratio of 19.54, a PEG ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a quick ratio of 1.23, a current ratio of 1.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72.
FedEx Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a dividend of $1.45 per share. This represents a $5.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. FedEx’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.97%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of FedEx from $313.00 to $383.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Stephens upped their target price on FedEx from $330.00 to $405.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. UBS Group increased their target price on FedEx from $314.00 to $412.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Susquehanna dropped their price target on FedEx from $345.00 to $340.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on FedEx from $327.00 to $401.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $371.19.
FedEx News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting FedEx this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts have nudged FedEx higher: a recent published note raised the price target to $369 and the consensus broker rating sits at a “Moderate Buy,” which supports upside expectations into the print. FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Price Target Raised to $369.00
- Positive Sentiment: Street commentary highlights structural margin improvements from DRIVE cost cuts, AI-led efficiencies and January rate hikes — analysts are raising estimates heading into Q3, which supports the stock. FedEx to Report Q3 Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
- Positive Sentiment: Short-term macro tailwind: cooler oil prices have lifted U.S. futures, easing one major operating-cost concern for FedEx (fuel is a key volatile input). If oil remains softer into the quarter, margin pressure may be lessened. U.S. Stock Futures in Green on Cooler Oil Prices
- Neutral Sentiment: Operational/ESG product news: FedEx partnered with Returnity to pilot reusable B2B boxes — a longer-term efficiency/brand play but unlikely to move the stock near-term. FedEx partners with Returnity to introduce reusable boxes for B2B shipping
- Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysts are mixed: some charts call for a rebound toward the year-to-date high (~$391), which can attract momentum traders but is speculative ahead of the earnings print. FedEx Stock Price Analysis Ahead Of Earnings: Buy Or Sell?
- Negative Sentiment: Near-term headline risk: multiple outlets warn that rising oil tied to Middle East tensions could lift fuel costs and squeeze margins — this is the primary risk investors will watch at the Q3 release. All Eyes on Oil! FedEx (FDX) to Report Q3 Earnings amid Middle East Shipping Risks
- Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure: reports show Amazon has become the largest U.S. parcel carrier by volume, eroding share from incumbents (FedEx/USPS/UPS) — a structural competitive headwind for pricing and growth. Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report
- Negative Sentiment: Retail investor skepticism: Reddit threads show rising bearishness around the planned freight spin-off, which could increase short interest and volatility into the split. FedEx Is Up ~22% This Year but Reddit Traders Are Betting Against the Freight Spin-Off
FedEx Company Profile
FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) is a global logistics and courier company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded by Frederick W. Smith in 1971 and beginning operations in the early 1970s, the company pioneered overnight express shipping and has since expanded into a diversified portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and supply-chain services. FedEx operates an integrated air-and-ground network that moves parcels, freight and documents for businesses and consumers worldwide.
FedEx’s core operating segments include express parcel delivery via its FedEx Express division, domestic and residential parcel delivery through FedEx Ground, less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, and logistics and supply-chain management solutions.
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